What to Do After Water Damage — First Steps to Save Your Device
After water damage: power off immediately, do not charge it, remove the case and SIM tray, dry the exterior, and call a professional within the hour. Do not use rice — it's ineffective. Every minute the device stays wet reduces recovery chances.
After water damage, the safest first step is to power the device down, disconnect chargers and avoid testing it repeatedly. This guide covers what to do immediately and when urgent repair or data recovery matters.
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